I just purchased a Apex from Neptune systems, and I am trying to configure the EB8, but noticed the light on the EB8 has a yellow blinking light. It states it is in boot loader mode and has not been configured by the Apuacontroller. I have tried to configure one outlet to get the feel to how to do the config, but so far no luck. I have an air pump plugged into the #2 outlet on the EB8 and cant seem to be able to turn it on or off. Any help would be appreciated.
Apex - Yellow Blinking Light on EB8
- Thread starter kplummer
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Well from what I can tell I am logged into the interface. I have set an IP to what I think is the interface unless I have two set two IPs. But I am able to log into the interface and see the "Status, Graphs, Data Log, Season Table, Configuration, and XML" at the top of the login screen.
I did do a fireware update lastnight as I figured it would be better to go ahead and put in the newest firmware before I got started on the programming. To also make sure I got rid of any known bugs. So no sure if this has caused a problem, or if its something I am not doing...
No, I have the following under configuration:
* Display Setup
* Outlet Setup
* Profile Setup
* Probe Setup
* Module Setup
* Clock Setup
* Network Setup
* Load/Save
So being I do not have an EB8 Listed how can I get it to show up, or is it a problem with the unit I've received?
* Display Setup
* Outlet Setup
* Profile Setup
* Probe Setup
* Module Setup
* Clock Setup
* Network Setup
* Load/Save
So being I do not have an EB8 Listed how can I get it to show up, or is it a problem with the unit I've received?
Shard
Member
Those are your outlets on the EB8, numbered 1-8, at Address 3 on the bus (if you notice above you posted that your EB8 was at Address 3).
So your outlets are present, and your firmware is up to date.
Does your headunit/screen look like it is working? What color are the LEDs on the Apex base and the EB8?
So your outlets are present, and your firmware is up to date.
Does your headunit/screen look like it is working? What color are the LEDs on the Apex base and the EB8?
Well thats what I figured was the actual outlets. But when I try to hook a pump to one of the outlets and turn it on or off, or set it to be on from for example 05:00 to 12:00 it wont turn on or off, depending on how I've set the program. So this was the reason I started looking at the status light. And with it being a yellow blinking light I was concerned that something might be wrong, either with the unit I got, or with something I've either done, or not done. So is the reason for my post.
The lights on the bottom of the Aquacontroller are yellow. (Solid) the lights for v1/v2 and v3/v4 are blinking on the Aquacontroller. The Status light on the EB8 is still blinking yellow.
The lights on the bottom of the Aquacontroller are yellow. (Solid) the lights for v1/v2 and v3/v4 are blinking on the Aquacontroller. The Status light on the EB8 is still blinking yellow.
Shard
Member
Not the lights on the bottom of the base, the light on the face of it. The yellow one on the bottom you are talking about is the one by the network cable connection correct? I am asking about the single LED on the face of the unit next to where it says "Aquacontroller Apex".
I am going to assume that one is green, because the system is up and running. The one on the EB8 not being green is a problem I think though.
Are you sure the cable that connects the base to the EB8 is connected firmly?
I am going to assume that one is green, because the system is up and running. The one on the EB8 not being green is a problem I think though.
Are you sure the cable that connects the base to the EB8 is connected firmly?
Shard
Member
Not sure yet, we can try some more stuff.
No, it doesn't.
From the Headunit...
Press the center button to get to the Main Menu.
Go down to 'System' and select that by pressing the center button.
Press Up once, and you should see 'Init Memory', select that.
Now select 'Init AquaBus Dev'.
That should initialize the Aquabus, do that and tell me if the light on the EB8 changes color.
Shard
Member
Good. Now you should plug a light into an outlet and see if you can turn it on and off.
